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Iowa | There are a variety of factors that contribute to the performance of an automatic boom height control product. First and foremost, the performance will be directly correlated to factors owned by the sprayer. More specifically, the following items:
-Hydraulic response & speed
-Transom dynamics (rigid, center pivot, trapezoid, etc.)
-Boom wing stability
-Mechanical linkages (i.e.- hydraulic cylinder mounts)
I would be concerned about these performance factors on a lower-end trailed sprayer
Terrain is always a question mark. If you want to go terrace jumping and have your boom stay out of the ground; good luck. However, rolling terrain can be managed, as well as terraces as long as your ground speed is appropriately matched. Keep in mind that height control is strictly reactionary; the sensors do not look forward.
FWIW; I have met multiple individuals over the years that if they had to pick automatic boom height control or autosteer, they would pick height control.
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Automatic Boom Height control
